"(...) Spent years going through things, looking at things unseen, of which we are not even aware that exists, until one day we learn to see and there is light... That is, color! "
Professor Arquiteto José Aguiar
The traveler who sees Lisbon for the first time, is surprised by the diversity of the urban structure of the city and its colorful: the white of the "Moorish" neighborhoods, yellow ocher city of Pombal, the many facades of buildings covered with tiles, the Tagus light, a brand identity of Portugal, the cobblestone.
In "black and white" we discover this colorful Lisbon and enjoy the sites where the details of pavers enabled the creation of true wonders of undeniable historical and cultural heritage, unfortunately not always recognized.
The route takes us through the history of cobblestone, at three different moments:
1 - Starting on Avenida da Liberdade , where are the most beautiful examples of cobblestone, we head to the Square D. Pedro IV (Rossio), with technical sidewalk "open sea". Mandatory stop in the street of Victoria , in honor of the paver, a profession endangered. We continue towards the Praça do Municipio and end in the beautiful Praça Luis de Camões and the Largo do Chiado , where we will seize to drink a coffee in the company of Fernando Pessoa.
2 - Towards Belém we stop on Praça Duque da Terceira , where the pavement is labeled by dark stone, in contrast to other observed locations.
Already in Belém , and the Monument of Discoveries , surrounded by the "open sea" a map with sea routes of the Portuguese navigators.
Ideal place for a well earned break and lunch time.
3 - Symbol of contemporaneity, the eastern area of Lisbon, Park das Nações , gives us designs, in cobblestone, whith maritime motifs and mythological figures. The World Expo 1998, held in this part of town, contributed greatly to focus international attention on the potencial of the Portuguese cobblestone.
Real Embrace Portugal is headquartered in the greater Lisbon area, in Algés. We are a licensed company in the Organization of Tourism Entertainment Activities by the Tourism of Portugal with the registration Nº 182/2013. Our mission is to promote the historical and cultural heritage of our country, in a decentralised approach, valuing the dynamics and cultural and historical specificities of each region with quality, by offering diverse and segmented customized products ( as the desire to enjoy your own experiences). You learn the identity of a place by wondering through its streets, cobbled by secular stones which were the stages of events that led to the living and the feel of a nation. You can also seize it while touching the buildings, which are the witnesses of stories, the accomplices of dreams and disappointments. The sounds, the scents, the tastes and the knowledge bring back the memories of an ancient time, which still remains in our feelings. Discover our routes and set off to the discovery of what is truly genuine. You learn the identity of a place by wondering through its streets, cobbled by secular stones which were the stages of events that led to the living and the feel of a nation. You can also seize it while touching the buildings, which are the witnesses of stories, the accomplices of dreams and disappointments. The sounds, the scents, the tastes and the knowledge bring back the memories of an ancient time, which still remains in our feelings. Discover our routes and set off to the discovery of what is truly genuine. It’s normal for first time Lisbon-goers to arrive with postcard-perfect expectations, but sometimes you need a little extra help to truly uncover the city and discover it from a local perspective. We will help you understand the layout of Lisbon, how to get around, to know interesting things happening during your visit that may be worth checking out. Let us know any special interests to make the most of our time together. Thematic routes, experiences, and historical paths of the Portuguese heritage (jewish, megalitic, roman, romantic, fresco, gastronomic, winery, cheese, industrial and archaeology routes). Full profile ⋅ Leave a Review
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